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1954 Map of Fredonia

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Fredonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Fredonia serves as the central hub of this mid-century survey, where the Illinois Central railroad intersects the town's local road network near the Fredonia Valley Quarry. The landscape is defined by its industrial character, specifically the fluorite mining operations that once fueled the local economy. Notable extractive sites include the King Mine (Fluorite), Haffaw Mine (Fluorite), and the Penn Salt Fluorite Mill, indicating a period of significant mineral production in this corner of Kentucky.

Rural life is anchored by family-named landmarks and community institutions like the Sulphur Spring Ch and Mexico Sch. The map also captures the sprawling State Penal Farm to the south and the meandering path of Livingston Creek, which forms much of the boundary between Crittenden, Caldwell, and Lyon Counties. These details provide a clear look at the intersection of industry, agriculture, and government land use during the 1950s.